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Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Radio
Noise or sound distorted
Station not tuned properly for
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
on radio broadcasts.
AM or FM.
station.
FM: Rod Antenna is not
Reorient FM Rod Antenna.
extended.
AM: Unit is not positioned
Rotate unit until best reception is
correctly.
obtained.
FM STEREO indicator
Poor FM signal being received.
Retune station or try another station
does not light.
that broadcasts in stereo.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
Change stations.
AM or FM, no sound.
FUNCTION button is not set to
Press the FUNCTION button to
Tuner.
select Tuner.
Volume at minimum.
Increase volume.
Cassette Player
No sound.
FUNCTION button is not set to the
Press the FUNCTION button to
TAPE position.
select Tape.
Volume at minimum.
Increase volume.
Sound distorted.
Dirty head.
Clean the head.
Speed varies.
Tape old or worn.
Replace the tape.
Batteries are low.
Replace the batteries.
Cassette Recorder
Will not record.
Erase prevention tab removed.
Cover hole with adhesive tape.
Distorted sound
Defective tape or dirty tape head.
Replace tape or clean tape head.
on playback.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play.
FUNCTION button is not set to the
Press the FUNCTION button to
CD position.
select CD.
CD is not installed or installed
Insert CD with label side up.
upside-down.
CD skips while playing.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
General
No power.
Batteries are dead or not installed properly.
Install fresh batteries properly.
AC power cord is not connected.
Connect AC power cord.
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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